The horde claims the lives of Jules and Luke. Luke dies surrounded by his friends in a heart-wrenching scene at the hospital.

The survivors unite with Mercer and rebellious Commonwealth soldiers to confront Governor Pamela Milton. After a tense standoff, Pamela is arrested, and the group uses massive explosives to destroy the horde and save the remaining citizens. Emotional Farewells

Daryl and Carol rush a wounded Judith to the hospital, where she receives a life-saving transfusion from Daryl.

The episode picks up with the group trapped in the Commonwealth as a massive walker horde—including "variant" walkers capable of climbing—invades the city.

A time jump shows a thriving Commonwealth with Ezekiel as Governor and Mercer as Lieutenant Governor.

During the rescue of the children, Rosita falls into the horde. Although she seemingly escapes, she later reveals to Eugene that she was bitten. She passes away peacefully after a final meal with the group, marking one of the finale's most emotional moments.

It's a new start and the future looks brighter than ever. Not every loose end needs tying up, for sure. But to have such a bright, The Walking Dead Season 11 Episode 24 Recap: Rest in Peace